Lisa Johnson is an avid from-scratch cook and now frugal foodie at TrueFoodMovement.com. You can follow her family’s food adventures on her blog. She is frequently found on Twitter @LisaJohnson. If you offer to make a bet with Whole Foods Market®, they just might take you up on it. My family and I bet them to see [...]
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Eating Near the Poverty Line…at Whole Foods Market
Eating Near the Poverty Line
Lisa Johnson is an avid from-scratch cook and now frugal foodie at TrueFoodMovement.com. She writes about her family’s food adventures on her blog. She is frequently found on Twitter @LisaJohnson. Sometimes you get a hold of an idea and you just can’t let go. Even though something seems a little crazy, you try it. I’ve been writing [...]
Positive Eating Habits for Kids & Teens
With the school year starting, it’s a good time for a quick review of how we can help our kids eat better. This isn’t groundbreaking stuff, but since we tend to set patterns at the beginning of the school year, it’s helpful to think about the year’s intentions from the start. Preschool to Preteen For [...]
Eating Green for Earth Month
Eat your way to a greener planet! Here are some simple ways to make food choices that positively impact our environment and celebrate Earth Month. Challenge: Zero Waste Meals Try preparing a zero waste breakfast (or lunch or dinner) by purchasing items with little or no packaging. Ensure that any packaging you do end up [...]
Timesavers for Healthy Eating
There are lots of ways to make quick meals with an eye towards health. It’s all in the planning and preparation. Planning is key for me, because I know myself well enough to know that if there aren’t good ingredients around, I’ll be tempted to have popcorn and beer for dinner. For this reason, I [...]
Healthy Tip: Eating on the Holiday Go
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, we’ve gathered our best tips for a 3-part “Eating on the Holiday Go” series. It’s a darn shame, but most airports, train stations and roadside stops offer little more than the standard American junk food fare. The good news is you can bring your own food, and [...]
Setting Positive Eating Habits for Kids & Teens
With the school year starting, it’s a good time for a quick review of how we can help our kids eat better. This isn’t groundbreaking stuff, but when we are setting school year patterns in September, it’s helpful to make sure our good intentions are top of mind. Preschool to Preteen For this age group, [...]
College Eating 101
Hey to all the college newbies out there. As a college senior, I remember so clearly what you are going through right now. You’re all done moving in, your parents waved goodbye and now you’re on your own. You make your own decisions, set your own bedtime, and choose what you want to eat and [...]
Jeff Cox: Food Safety – Eating Outdoors
From JEFF COX One of the best ways to celebrate the season is to enjoy the great outdoors, with great food and great company. Be it a picnic in the park, a snack on the beach, or dinner on the patio, eating outdoors is truly a pleasure in the warm summer months. It’s important to [...]